SCHEDULE HAS NEW LOOK FOR PREP HOOPS FINALS

Shuffling order of games provides different dynamic for championships at Viejas Arena

If that situation happens in, say, Division I or II, the section takes a significant revenue hit.

“I haven’t heard any complaints so far, either with the format change or going to Viejas (Arena) instead of Jenny Craig (Pavilion), which is a cozier building for us,” Labeta said. “We could have played a few games at Jenny Craig on Friday, but then we’d need a second site for Saturday, so going to Viejas for both days seemed like a wiser move.

“When we take a look at how this worked, we may decide to change it again. I doubt we’d ever go back to separate days for girls and boys. I’ve coached both boys and girls and separating them is not good for anyone. We’ll always mingle the two.

“I think this is a good idea to try.”

And then next year the basketball championships will change once again.